The Following Standards for Variable Manufacturing Overhead Have Been Established

question 62

Multiple Choice

The following standards for variable manufacturing overhead have been established for a company that makes only one product: The following data pertain to operations for the last month:
What is the variable overhead efficiency variance for the month?

• A) $20,542 Unfavorable
• B) $19,952 Unfavorable
• C) $590 Unfavorable
• D) $9,048 Favorable

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